Unbecoming Female Monsters

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Exploring the concept of female monsters, this book delves into how they reflect societal anxieties surrounding female sexuality and reproductive power. It analyzes the female maturation cycle and the archetypes linked to each developmental stage, drawing examples from literature, art, film, and television, with a special emphasis on Latin American contributions. Through this lens, it reveals the complex interplay between cultural fears and representations of women throughout history.